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Building your reputation and network has always been sound career advice, but in today’s unprecedentedly competitive environment, this has taken on a new significance...
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A sustainable business is a successful business

Sustainability and climate change are two of today's hottest topics. From Adidas selling 11 million pairs of shoes made from ocean plastic, to vegan meat...

The best time to start a business is right now. Here’s why

Every day, across the country, men and women dream about starting their own businesses. They have an idea, they want to be their own...

Tips for a successful launch event

There are a million and one things to think about and coordinate when you are launching a brand or product, and it can be...

Getting unstuck when in a business rut: Your 5-step guide

Often within your business cycle, we tend to get into a business rut as a result of routine or just doing business 'our way'....

Tips to avoid entrepreneur burnout

The modern workforce is tired and worn out. Advancements made in technology have resulted in the ability to always be online, always check mail,...

Pitching tips: working the room

At the Engen Pitch & Polish competition and workshops, entrants get the opportunity to present their businesses. Keeping these pitching tips in mind will...

Six character traits of successful entrepreneurs

During her experiences working with over 2 000 start-ups, Bridgit Evans, Director of the SAB Foundation, has noted 6 key traits of successful entrepreneurs...

3 Things social entrepreneurs do differently

According to the Gordon Institute of Business, social entrepreneurship in South Africa can be defined as “a blend of the for-profit and not-for-profit approaches,...

It’s never too late to start a business

The narrative of entrepreneurship as a viable career choice should be widely promoted and encouraged across all generations, as it is never too late...

Ten great entrepreneurial lessons from Steve Jobs

Apple was born in a garage in 1976 as a modest entrepreneurial venture started by Steve Jobs. The road that Steve had travelled from...

Networking: An essential skill for entrepreneurs

Here’s a nifty definition of networking: Creating a group of acquaintances and associates and keeping it active through regular communication for mutual benefit.Networking is...

A Brand is not built in a day

A truly authentic brand isn't built in a day, a month or even a year – it takes time and patience to build authenticity...

A sustainable business is a successful business

Sustainability and climate change are two of today's hottest topics. From Adidas selling 11 million pairs of shoes made from ocean plastic, to vegan meat...

The best time to start a business is right now. Here’s why

Every day, across the country, men and women dream about starting their own businesses. They have an idea, they want to be their own...

Tips for a successful launch event

There are a million and one things to think about and coordinate when you are launching a brand or product, and it can be...

Getting unstuck when in a business rut: Your 5-step guide

Often within your business cycle, we tend to get into a business rut as a result of routine or just doing business 'our way'....

Tips to avoid entrepreneur burnout

The modern workforce is tired and worn out. Advancements made in technology have resulted in the ability to always be online, always check mail,...

Pitching tips: working the room

At the Engen Pitch & Polish competition and workshops, entrants get the opportunity to present their businesses. Keeping these pitching tips in mind will...

Six character traits of successful entrepreneurs

During her experiences working with over 2 000 start-ups, Bridgit Evans, Director of the SAB Foundation, has noted 6 key traits of successful entrepreneurs...

3 Things social entrepreneurs do differently

According to the Gordon Institute of Business, social entrepreneurship in South Africa can be defined as “a blend of the for-profit and not-for-profit approaches,...

It’s never too late to start a business

The narrative of entrepreneurship as a viable career choice should be widely promoted and encouraged across all generations, as it is never too late...

Ten great entrepreneurial lessons from Steve Jobs

Apple was born in a garage in 1976 as a modest entrepreneurial venture started by Steve Jobs. The road that Steve had travelled from...

Networking: An essential skill for entrepreneurs

Here’s a nifty definition of networking: Creating a group of acquaintances and associates and keeping it active through regular communication for mutual benefit.Networking is...

A Brand is not built in a day

A truly authentic brand isn't built in a day, a month or even a year – it takes time and patience to build authenticity...
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